TOAST On-Demand | Swiss Darning with Jessica Smulders-Cohen

During this workshop you will be guided through the embroidery stitch process using a darning needle and colourful wool yarns. Jess will demonstrate how this age-old darning technique can be used to tend to holes and areas of wear in knitted garments and homewares - from chunky jumpers and cardigans to wool blankets.

50% of all ticket and on-demand sales will be donated by TOAST to Crafts Council UK to support their Young Citizens Programme - offering workshops, paid opportunities and creative and professional advice for young people from all backgrounds interested in shaping the future of craft, design and making in the UK.

To view on-demand:

• This event first aired on 1 March 2022.
• Once you have purchased your ticket you will receive an email with a link to access the video recording.

Materials required:

• A piece of knitwear you would like to mend. Recommended to use a chunky knit for the workshop as this is easier to follow the stitches
• Darning wool (in your desired colour or original wool to make a perfect match)
• Darning needle (these are generally longer and thicker than ordinary sewing needles)
• Darning mushroom/tennis ball/round object
• Scissors

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Jessica Smulders-Cohen is a repair specialist who enjoys encountering garments that show signs of being truly loved over many years. Reflecting her thoughtful approach to increasing the longevity of clothing, she studied Sustainable Design at Kingston University. Jess is based at TOAST London, Shoreditch, mending garments for our free repair service, TOAST Renewal.

TOAST is a unique lifestyle brand renowned for its thoughtful, contemporary design and commitment to traditional textiles and craftsmanship. Seasonal workshops and gatherings aim to bring together a like minded community and foster creativity.

As part of our commitment to creative communities, we are currently supporting Crafts Council UK, the national charity for craft. Funds raised through our seasonal events programme and activities will support the work they do to inspire making, empower learning and nurture craft businesses. We jointly believe craft skills and knowledge enrich and uplift us as individuals, and, in doing so, will change our world for the better. We are proud to be an advocate for their projects, which are focused on social justice, environmental responsibility and talent development in the craft sector.